Public Involvement

All formal comments were considered during the development and adoption of this rulemaking.

Public hearings for proposed rule language

2015

March 3, 2015: Spokane

March 4, 2015: Yakima

March 12: Olympia (in-person and via webinar)

The rule to establish water quality standards for toxics in Washington, previously proposed in January 2015, was not adopted. Based on directive from the Governor's office, this proposed rule was withdrawn on August 4, 2015.

2016

April 5, 2016: Seattle

April 6, 2016: Spokane

April 7, 2016: Webinar (afternoon and evening)

More information on the rulemaking:

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